{"product_id":"nvidia-geforce-rtx-3050-graphics-card-8gb-gddr6-msi-ventus-2x-oc","title":"NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphics Card (8GB GDDR6) MSI VENTUS 2X OC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 brings the power of Ampere‑based ray tracing and AI‑enhanced rendering to mainstream gaming rigs. Paired with 8 GB of fast GDDR6 memory, this GPU delivers smooth 1080p performance and can even stretch into 1440p territory when DLSS 2.x is enabled. Its architecture balances raw rasterisation power with dedicated RT cores for real‑time ray tracing, making it a solid choice for titles that support the latest visual effects without demanding a high‑end budget card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for efficiency, the RTX 3050 operates on a 130 W total board power envelope, allowing it to fit comfortably in mid‑range power supplies while still providing the headroom needed for modern games. The card leverages PCI Express 4.0 x8 bandwidth, ensuring that data moves quickly between the GPU and the system, and its 96‑bit memory interface, combined with a 14 Gbps effective memory clock, supplies ample bandwidth for texture‑heavy workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are building a compact gaming PC, upgrading an older system, or looking for a reliable card for e‑sports titles, the RTX 3050 offers a compelling mix of performance, power efficiency, and feature set. Its support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, AV1 encoding, and NVIDIA Reflex further future‑proofs the platform for upcoming releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Hardware Capabilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture \u0026amp; Execution Units:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, the RTX 3050 houses 2,304 CUDA cores that deliver strong rasterisation performance while maintaining power efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory Subsystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM running at an effective 14 Gbps, connected via a 96‑bit memory bus, providing sufficient bandwidth for high‑resolution textures and moderate‑size frame buffers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClock Speeds \u0026amp; Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base clock of 1,552 MHz and a boost clock of up to 1,807 MHz, with a total board power of approximately 130 W. A 300 W recommended PSU ensures stable operation under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Feature Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second‑generation RT cores enable real‑time ray tracing, while Tensor cores power DLSS 2.x upscaling. The card is DirectX 12 Ultimate‑ready, supports HDMI 2.1 (4K@120 Hz) and DisplayPort 1.4a, and includes AV1 hardware encoding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications (Generic RTX 3050 — 8GB)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmpere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStream Processors \/ CUDA Cores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClock Speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame: 1,552 MHz | Boost: 1,807 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVRAM Capacity \u0026amp; Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 GB GDDR6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory Interface Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96‑bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfinity Cache \/ Memory Bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A | N\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~130 W Total Board Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"MSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57725269967223,"sku":"NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphics Card (8GB GDDR6) MSI VENTUS 2X OC","price":198.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/9617\/3943\/files\/RTX_3050_MSI_VENTUS_2X_OC_1.jpg?v=1794181245","url":"https:\/\/pcpowerup.co.uk\/products\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-3050-graphics-card-8gb-gddr6-msi-ventus-2x-oc","provider":"PC Power Up","version":"1.0","type":"link"}